Entry requirements for Americans

A valid passport and visa are required. Visas can be obtained on
arrival for a maximum of 8 days.

Entry requirements for UK nationals

A valid passport and visa are required. Visas can be obtained on
arrival for a maximum of 8 days.

Entry requirements for Canada

A valid passport and visa are required. Visas can be obtained on
arrival for a maximum of 8 days.

Entry requirements for Australians

A valid passport and visa are required. Visas can be obtained on
arrival for a maximum of 8 days.

Entry requirements for South Africans

A valid passport is required, but no visa for a stay of up to 90
days.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders

A valid passport and visa are required. Visas can be obtained on
arrival for a maximum of 8 days.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals

A valid passport and visa are required. Visas can be obtained on
arrival for a maximum of 8 days.

Passport/Visa Note

Although the official guidelines state that passports must be
valid for the period of stay in Benin, it is recommended that
travellers have six months left before expiry as some immigration
officials enforce their own standards. Visas are required for most
nationalities.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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